Alpine Holdings has announced the appointment of Kim Wright as CEO (designate) to manage the group’s business interests in Malta’s tourism sector.

Announcing a new corporate structure, Tony Zahra, group chairman and current CEO, stated that the continued expansion of the group’s into various market sectors required a concentrated and consistent direction that this new corporate structure is designed to deliver.

“Kim’s brief, and that of his colleagues, is to increase our status as market leaders in all areas where we are present. He is expected to deliver this by giving more value to our customers, motivating and training further our employees and delivering good results to the shareholders,” Mr Zahra added.

Mr Wright was general manager of one of Alpine Holdings’ subsidiary businesses, Comtec Service.

Anthony Padovani was appointed general manager of Comtec Service last month, taking over from Mr Wright. Mr Padovani, previously the general manager of the Malta Institute of Management, has also held senior management positions with Vodafone, Computime and H.H. Ltd.

Alpine Holdings owns Alpine Sterling Travel, Alpine Rent-a-Car – franchisees for Europcar, Hotel Bernard, First Coaches and Chauffeur Drive and a 50 per cent shareholding in, Grand Hotel Mercure Coralia San Antonio.

“Kim’s appointment as CEO designate Alpine Holdings will leave me with further time to concentrate on the expansion of the financial services interest of Bastion Holdings,” Mr Zahra concluded.